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Ruby and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
No true cleavage  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
9  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3  
BaSO4  

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Ruby and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Baryte physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Ruby and Baryte chemical formula.

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Ruby and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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